insert_link Namibia Namibia’s U‑19 volleyball teams shine at Region 5 Youth Games Namibia’s under-19 boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams delivered standout performances at the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games, which wrapped up in Windhoek from 4 to 14 July. Competing against top youth squads across Southern Africa, both national teams ranked strongly and impressed organisers and fans alike. Veteran coach Aloisius Ishitile, who leads both indoor and beach volleyball development, praised the young athletes for their energy and focus. While detailed rankings have […] today16 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Funding cuts disrupt Namibia’s sustainable development monitoring Namibia’s ability to monitor progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is under serious strain following the withdrawal of key international funding. The 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Report, compiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the United Nations, highlights that the termination of critical donor support — including USAID’s long-standing backing of the Demographic and Health Survey — has left significant data gaps in health, gender, poverty, and education. […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo IPC okwati ina kumwa konghalo yaavo vafiyapo ongudu Ongudu yo Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) oyati natango onghee ya fikama ke kanghameno la kola nonande oilyo yayo ili 4 yaninga etokolo loku fiyapo ongudu. Oo eli omupopiliko wo ngudu yo IPC Immanuel Nashinge, okwa lombwela oshikundaneki sho Nampa kutya ongudu yo IPC, ota itwikile noku wanifapo omalalakano ayo ngaashi shili pamafaneko ongudu. Nashinge ta holola kutya etokolo laavo velikufamo noku fiyapo ongudu ita shikumu omalalakano manene ongudu, taulike […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NamPower’s Haulofu Urges Local Plant to Tackle High Power Costs. NamPower Managing Director Simson Haulofu is calling on government to develop a national power plant to help lower electricity costs and end Namibia’s heavy reliance on imports. NewsOnOne reports that while speaking to parliament’s energy and natural resources committees on Tuesday, Haulofu said that while renewables like the 100MW solar plant are encouraging, Namibia still needs a stable long-term energy solution. today9 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics India’s Modi’s Visit Sparks Talks on Oil, Trade and Parliament Speech India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his state visit to Namibia today, aiming to seal new deals in trade, health, and education while addressing Namibia’s parliament. Officials say oil sector investment is high on the agenda, with economic analyst Salomo Hei weighing in on what the visit could mean. today9 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Mulunga, Ex-Namcor Execs Nabbed in ACC Crackdown The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Namcor MD Immanuel Mulunga, ex-supply and logistics manager Cornelius ‘Cedric’ Willemse, and former CFO Jennifer Hamukwaya, along with another unnamed person. The arrests, confirmed late yesterday, are linked to a major corruption probe, NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman. Meanwhile, Public Relations and Communications Specialist Utaara Hoveka gave the update saying NAMCOR has distanced itself from the case, stressing that none of those involved are current employees […] today9 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trade surplus signals turnaround for local economy Port of Walvis Bay The trade sector swung dramatically into positive territory in May, posting a surplus of N$121 million, the first surplus in nearly five years and a strong reversal from April’s N$1.8 billion deficit. Simonis Storm Economist Almandro Jansen attributes this turnaround to a sharp rebound in mining exports coupled with subdued fuel imports, a combo he says indicates increasing stability in the country’s external trade. […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Omukalelipo wo European Union mo Namibia atalelapo omupresident President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah onghela okwali eya oku talelwapo komukalelipo shilongo wongonga hangano yoilyolongo yo Europe mo Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins. Pefimbo lee nghundafana davo omupresident Nandi-Ndaitwah, okwa ulika olupandu laye ko European Union, eshi ta itwikile natango noku longela kumwe oshoyo oku yambulapo Namibia, unene tuu moikondo ngaashi green hydrogen, ounamapya, ewiliko liwa oshoyo mokweetapo omaunongo needjo da pumbiwa koo handimwe moshilongo. President Nandi-Ndaitwah ta longifa natango omito oku pandula o […] today4 July, 2025
insert_link Africa India sends geologists to Zambia Zambian mine. Photo: India Mining website India has dispatched a team of geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits. The plan is to secure critical minerals essential for India's energy transition and industrial expansion. Reuters reports that under a government-to-government deal, Zambia has granted India rights to explore approximately 9,000 km² in its resource-rich Copperbelt region. The exploration drive is led by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and […] today1 July, 2025
